- Client-centred focus
- Practical coping skills
- Support for relationships
About Joanne
Joanne McKenzie is a therapeutic counsellor who works from a Client-Centred Therapy viewpoint. She holds the NCPS credential and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Joanne aims to make first steps into therapy feel manageable and supportive for people who are worried or unsure.
She sees people concerned about stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and issues related to LGBT identity. She also supports those affected by domestic abuse, grief, eating struggles and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar. Joanne listens without judgment and helps people name what feels hard right now.
Joanne uses practical conversations to help people notice patterns and try small changes. She draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and from Mindfulness Therapy to build grounding and awareness. Solution-Focused ideas help keep sessions goal-oriented and manageable between meetings.
Sessions tend to be relaxed and person-led, with Joanne matching pace to each individual. She encourages clear, simple steps to build confidence and coping skills. The focus is on what feels most useful in everyday life rather than labels or tests.
People choosing to work with Joanne begin by sharing what they hope to change. From there she helps set realistic goals and reviews progress together. She asks about practical needs and supports small, steady improvements over time.
How Joanne uses person-centred and practical approaches online
Joanne combines Client-Centred Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to support people over time. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person lead the conversation, which can make it easier to talk about difficult topics. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and offers straightforward techniques to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to help with stress and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that match those aims. She reviews progress and adjusts methods so sessions stay relevant to what the person needs in daily life.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between meetings. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or use quieter surroundings to focus on the conversation. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor the mix of talking, CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to fit a person's routine and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
Joanne supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship problems. She also works with grief, eating issues, trauma and mood concerns including depression and bipolar.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, emphasising a non-judgemental, person-led space. She also uses CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to create practical steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional practice in the United Kingdom, working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
Joanne holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working with Joanne?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.